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Monoblocks or upgrade to larger amp?

I have a Plinius SA 100 Mk.III amp with a Audio Research REF 1 pre-amp, Meridian 508.28 CDP, Dynaudio Contour 3.3 speakers using NBS Monitor I ic's and Monitor III speaker cables. I love the sound on this system. However, I'm considering upgrading the amp to either the Plinius SA 250 Mk IV, or get another SA 100 MK.III and use both amps as monoblocks. What do you all think would be the better way (sonically) to go? And why? From what I understand using monoblocks provides a "cleaner" stereo separation and better soundstage. However, will upgrading to a more powerful amp provide greater detail?
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jtinn
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Good question. Obviously there would be a big benefit to adding another amp and running them as monoblocks. Better staging and refinement, but the 250 is an improvement as well. I am not that familiar with the Contours. Do you feel you need much more power? If so, go the 250. If you are very pleased with the sound and just want to better it sonically, I would probably just go with the second 100.

You can always go with 2 SA 250's! :)
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